Former Hull FC coach Richard Agar is set for a switch to the NRL after leaving Warrington Wolves.

Warrington have already parted ways with former head coach Tony Smith and now Agar, who was Smith's assistant, has joined his ex-boss in departing the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Agar was Hull's assistant coach before taking over the main role from 2008 to 2011. FC made the Challenge Cup final in his first year in charge but he oversaw mediocrity in the league before eventually leaving for pastures new.

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Agar coached Wakefield from 2012 to 2014 before linking up with Smith. Warrington enjoyed League Leaders' Shield success and made both major finals last year, only to fall away and drop into the middle 8s this term.

Smith has left with Warrington set to land Steve Price, but Agar, who has also led the French national team, has 'received an offer' from the NRL.

"Warrington Wolves can confirm the release of Richard Agar from his role as first team coach at the club having received a job offer in the NRL," the club said in a statement.

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Agar added:"I have been fortunate to experience Grand Finals, Challenge Cup finals, winning the league, and a World Cup during my coaching career in this country; to experience living and working in Australia at this stage of my life is an opportunity I feel I could not pass up, for both me and my family.

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“It has been a pleasure to work for, and with, some wonderful people and high quality professionals at the Wolves. It is a superb Rugby League club.

“I wish both the club and the new coach all the very best next season. The disappointment of last year has been well documented but the club and the squad is strong enough to bounce back immediately and I’m sure it will.”